5 Science-Backed Superfoods for Gut Health
A Vogue article highlights five science-backed superfoods for gut health, citing nutritionist Salena Sainz of Naturae Nutrición in Spain and aesthetic doctor Conchita Vidales, author of Take Care of Your Microbiota. Asparagus contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber, plus folic acid and a diuretic effect. Kefir, a fermenting grain, is rich in live bacteria that boost microbiome diversity and immunity. Other fermented foods like kombucha, fermented cabbage, and sauerkraut are recommended; kombucha is noted as a healthier beer alternative due to vitamins and probiotics. Classic yogurt provides calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and probiotics. Raw vegetables, especially carrots and celery with dips like hummus and guacamole, offer fiber, minerals, and protein. Vidales suggests storing pre-chopped veggies in a glass jar with lemon juice to prevent oxidation.
Key facts
- Salena Sainz is a nutritionist and founder of Naturae Nutrición in Spain.
- Asparagus contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber, folic acid, and has a diuretic effect.
- Kefir is a grain that ferments in milk or water and is rich in live bacteria.
- Conchita Vidales is an aesthetic doctor, nutrigenetics specialist, and author of Take Care of Your Microbiota.
- Kombucha is considered a healthier alternative to beer due to vitamins and probiotics.
- Yogurt is rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and probiotics.
- Raw vegetables like carrots and celery are recommended with hummus or guacamole.
- Pre-chopped veggies can be stored in a glass jar with lemon juice to prevent oxidation.
Entities
Institutions
- Naturae Nutrición
- Vogue
Locations
- Spain